Everyone loves a good sandwich, it’s that perfect, filling, convenience food – just grab and go! While you could always head off to Subway to get your sandwich fix (for vegans it’s usually a pretty boring option), there’s plenty of interesting combinations you can make at home.

GAIA is Sri Lanka’s first natural, organic and safest baby care range that was created in the kitchen of a mother whose child had eczema. Present in 23 countries, this award winning Australian brand is prepared to provide mothers with the safest and most natural baby care products.

Sri Lankan girlfriends are the ultimate ‘lunu dehi’ – they’re hard to eat and need to be taken in smaller doses with a lot of other things to cut the acidity. The good kind is harder to get a hold of, but you know how amazing your plate of rice tastes with it. The same applies to Sri Lankan girlfriends. This week we pay homage to Sri Lankan girlfriends who seem to master the art of driving their boyfriends loco with carefully concocted ploys like

Whether you’re an occasional selfie-snapper or an obsessive-life-documenting-selfie king/queen, you would know that there is an abundance of smartphones in the market in all ranges at the moment to cater your needs.

An average Sri Lankan family consists of parents, children, grandparents, the odd cousin whom you’re not sure how you’re related to and plenty of aunties. They can be relatives of your parents, a distant cousin who is too old to be called by name, or a neighbour who frequents your home so much so that she knows where your mother hides the expensive gold bangles and passports.

The grand finale of Crown Miss Intercontinental Sri Lanka (MISL) 2017 pulled off in style as Natalie Fernando walked away with the coveted title. The pageant commenced with a National Costume parade designed by 16 emerging designers and all designs were inspired by local elements.

The dots certainly connected when Tedx Colombo took the stage on the 17th of September 2017 at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapakse Theatre. With over a thousand people in the audience and thousands more live streaming it had a fantastic atmosphere. It certainly was the place to be on a rainy Sunday evening. It began with Koshal Krishnakumar welcoming the audience.

The 20th anniversary concert of the Old Joes’ Choir, ’Evolution: The Journey’ will be held on the 23 & 24 September at the Lionel Wendt from 7.30pm onwards. The year 2017 marks the 20th Anniversary of The Old Joes’ Choir (OJC

The grand finale of Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka 2017 took place and a fresh beauty was crowned. Dusheni Miyurangi De Silva, the winner of this year’s pageant walked away with a Rs. 19 million worth coloured-stone crown designed by Raja Jewellers. Dusheni will represent Sri Lanka at the Miss World Pageant which will be held in China this year.

The grand finale of Siyatha Miss World Sri Lanka 2017 took place and a fresh beauty was crowned. Dusheni Miyurangi De Silva, the winner of this year’s pageant walked away with a Rs. 19 million worth coloured-stone crown designed by Raja Jewellers. Dusheni will represent Sri Lanka at the Miss World Pageant which will be held in China this year.

Set amidst a scenic backdrop of a verdant jungle, a soaring mountain and the Siyambalawewa lake which reflects nature in all its glory is the Jetwing Lake, one of the newest resorts to open its doors in Dambulla. One of the cornerstones that forms the cultural triangle Dambulla is a magnet for visiting tourists due to its close proximity to Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, and of course Sigiriya which is virtually on the doorstep of Dambulla.

With the rapid phase of development in Sri Lanka, its landscape too is changing at a similar pace. As a result, people started encroaching natural habitats, displacing the animals. While the Human Elephant conflict and many other matters are at hand, wildlife activists and enthusiasts are battling to protect these species.

ALVIN- Street Style

Alvin describes his street style as ‘Minimalist and androgynous inspired by costumes’. A sense of fashion derived by sentiment towards the places he’s been and the people he’s met, Alvin’s style is never restricted by the latest trends.

“Coming from a thespian and hospitality background filled with a lot of creativity, I’ve not really had a fear in how I look in my clothes. Trial and error certainly was a huge part of my fashion sense but it evolved with my personality and it was always an expression of how I felt.”

Look 1 Travel

Travel is a huge part of who I am. Living in different countries and being exposed to so many cultures and styles, I love to dress in a way that expresses all of it. For this particular outfit, I went with a custom made Agent menswear shirt in light olive green by Shanika Sammarakody with peek-a-boo detailing in the front, paired with severely ripped acid wash jeans, brogue hand dyed boots from Melbourne Florsheim DFO, and for those cold flights and winters back home in Melbourne I threw on a black knotted cape and bowler hat from my online bae ASOS. As for concealing those eye bags from the jet lag, I use my Burberry shades.No man can go wrong travelling with a good trusty carry on luggage and I’ve got my Issey Miyake carry on from the 2006 collection in ash blue.

My main item for daily use is my tote bag from Envoy Mansion, LK and to beat the daring sun, my Burberry shades gifted to me from Cannes. And to complete the outfit a bit of jewellery from Lovisa, Melbourne along with white loafers from Cotton on. I’ve braided my hair up for a heat friendly all day style.

Look 3 Evening

I love events around this time frame cause I like to play around with my look and it’s always a no holds barred kinda feeling when I let my imagination run wild and it’s always a conversation starter. For this look I paired two pieces from two different suits, a customer made forest green blazer and houndstooth trousers from Agent Menswear along with a white shirt by O:live Couture and black suede brogue wing tips from Zara Man, Melbourne. Yet again I can never be seen without my bag cause I’m that guy so I’ve paired one of my favourite clutches in black crocodile leather from ZARA Man, Perth. And for jewellery, I’ve used a statement ring from a rock which I found on a beach in Melbourne and was made into a ring by a friend of mine.

Look 4 Night out

Who doesn't love going out with a bunch of your best mates? This particular outfit is very special as it was carefully designed and made specially for my best friends 21st birthday, and when it comes to friends, everything goes! This outfit is a pure white plunging neckline jumpsuit and Japanese inspired kimono dramatic coat by Agent Menswear paired with brown leather gladiator sandals by ASOS Melbourne (because who doesn't love looking good and feeling comfortable while getting trashed and dancing the night away?) For the jewellery I've gone a bit crazy a with a reptile inspired ear cuff in dull gold by Colette, Melbourne along with statement hand accessories from Lovisa and my snakeskin clutch from Envoy mansion, LK. For my hair I’ve put extensions in and voila! a bigger fuller topknot!

Look 5 Beachwear

Yet again another great trip and some of the best memories for me involve impromptu trips along the Melbourne coast with my best mates and we all love to simple have fun and be comfortable... all expect me, cause I’m the guy that can be counted on to wear something a little too expensive, but style is style and that’s me. For this look I’ve thrown on a piece of beach shorts in teal by Marcuse, AUS together with my most comfortable, hand dyed shirt from G by Gihan Ediriweera paired with black suede tie ups by 22:02 by Heshan. I’ve kept it much simpler with accessories wearing one half of a friendship chain by Lovisa, Melbourne.

Style Role Model
So many to choose from but to mention a few would be, David Bowie and Gaga for their outrageous unapologetic style choices. Hubert de Givenchy, for his statement that being undressed is your only sin, never fear being the best dressed man in the room and of course Andre Leon Talley.

Favourite Colours to Pair
I'm not an huge colour fan. I like to keep my colours very rustic and nude and minimalist. Occasionally throw in a bit of bold colours. I stick to tans, blacks and whites, earth tones and simple patterns.

Go To Outfit
If it's a normal day, then a good pair of jeans can never fail you, so I always invest in a good pair of jeans, along with a shirt or tee with some form of statement, either cut outs or having an accent tones that makes it different. My black tote bag and shades are my go-to and no matter what, I don't leave the house without a ring so I feel a little dressed up, and a matching pair of shoes.

Style Must Have’s

A good pair or jeans: In a few shades for different occasions (professional, casual, and fashion forward)

A good cologne because it's subtle, but an absolute must!

A good bag with you at all times and I don't mean the old times briefcases or a backpack made for school goers, but a carry on or a clutch to help with all those documents and daily items we require.

Maintain your hair and groom well cause it really pulls a look together no matter what. No one can resist a good head of hair, trust me, I know!

Invest in a good pair of underwear! That fits well, helps keep everything where it should be and it won't peak through your garments, the looser the undergarment then it all shows through those dress pants. Find the right fit and it'll help through out the day and if all else fails, you'll at-least be doing your significant other a pleasant favour.

Make up tip
For the darker guys out there like me, we know the struggle. So don't shy away from using a thin layer of tinted foundation and some powder which is more than enough, let's leave the contouring and highlighting to the ladies. Subtle Groomed beards and brows make you look that much more! Don't over do it, less is more!!